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Info for Artists - Art in the Park 2026

Thank you for your interest in participating in Art in the Park 2026. The information below outlines important dates, artist responsibilities, exhibit space requirements, available support services, and opportunities to contribute to the event's scholarship program. Please review these details carefully to ensure a successful show experience.


Timeline

  1. January 1, 2026 - Registration Opens

  2. March 30, 2026 - Registration Closes

  3. April 20, 2026 - Final Jury Decisions

  4. Week of April 20, 2026 - Artists notified by way of email

  5. June 1, 2026 - BOOTH FEE DEADLINE

  6. Early July - Welcome packet emailed. Includes artist parking, welcome letter, final instructions, and program with placement assignment

  7. July 18, 2026, 6 pm - Artists Setup Day (scholarship donations can be submitted)

  8. July 19, 202,6 6 am - Artists Setup Day (scholarship donations can be submitted at registration booth, refreshments available)

  9. July 19, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm - Day of Show (scholarship donations ready for pickup by 8:30 a.m. or submitted by 9:00 a.m.)


Artist Responsibility

The artist is required to be on-site throughout the show. No dealers or agents are permitted. Artists are responsible for setting up their display with appropriate weather protection, keeping space free of clutter, and may not start tearing down before 5 pm. We strictly enforce booth tear-down! Sales tax is the artist's responsibility. The current Medina County sales tax is 6.75%. Sales tax rates are available at www.taxes.ohio.gov, select Ohio Taxes, Sales & Use, and then Tax Rates and Changes.


All artists should carry liability insurance in case of damage to their artwork or booth.


Exhibit Spaces

Approximately 140 artist exhibit spaces are available this year. Standard spaces are 10' wide x 10' deep and should not extend outside those dimensions. Booths should also be set back 5’ from the sidewalk. Space between booths will be determined by the number of booths entered into the show. If you need more space, please consider purchasing a double space. A limited number of double spaces are available. Tents must be fire-resistant rated, and the corners must be weighted with a minimum of 25 lbs. GENERATORS, STAKES, OR GROUND COVER ARE NOT PERMITTED! The use of any material to alter the park ground, including but not limited to mulch, pallets, carpet, or otherwise, is strictly prohibited PER THE CITY OF MEDINA. Artists are responsible for the maintenance and clean-up of their space.


Support Services

Refreshments, signage, free parking, overnight security, booth sitters, set up assistance (Scout Troops) for transporting booth contents to/from vehicles (donations are encouraged). Statewide advertising will also be provided by the art league, in local and regional newspapers, on the internet, on the radio, on street signs, etc.

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Volunteers assisting artists are not liable for any damage to the artists' property during Art in the Park.


Art Scholarship Donations

Each artist is KINDLY ENCOURAGED to donate one item of your work to the MCAL Art Scholarship Booth. Monetary donations are also accepted. Artists can leave donations at the registration table during Saturday evening setup, or have it ready Sunday morning by 8:30 a.m. for pick-up by a member of the Art in the Park Committee. All proceeds will be awarded to graduating Medina County high school seniors continuing their art education in college.

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